Only flush the 3 P's: pee, poo, and paper (toilet paper). Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in the water. Although paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue appear to be the same material, but they do not disintegrate in water like toilet paper.
Kleenex tissues are not designed to be flushable. While they may break down more easily than some other types of paper products, they can still cause clogs in plumbing and wastewater systems. It's best to dispose of used tissues in the trash rather than flushing them down the toilet.
Facial tissues are made, so that they hold together when moist, whereas bathroom tissue is made to dissolve when wet. Flushing facial tissues can and will cause clogs in the sewer lines and is not recommended for that reason.
The truth is that tissues, a paper towel, wet wipes, or scraps of fabric will all do the job just fine (with varying degrees of comfort). But—and this is very important—don't flush any alternative toilet paper down the toilet.
Kleenex Flushable Wipes are Certified Flushable
Update: After extensive input from public wastewater bodies and industry experts including Kimberly-Clark Australia (the maker of Kleenex® Flushable Wipes), Standards Australia published a new, AU & NZ-specific, Flushable Products Standard (AS/NZS 5328:2022).
The Full Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by the ACCC and found that Kimberly-Clark Australia Pty Ltd (Kimberly-Clark) did not make false and misleading claims that its Kleenex Cottonelle toilet wipes were flushable.
Toilet paper pretty much dissolves and falls apart once it gets wet. Facial tissue is engineered specifically to *not* fall apart right away, cuz who wants boogers all over their hands? A few down the toilet isn't a problem.
Washable cloth baby-wipes are now readily available and offer a chemical free alternative to wet wipes. Alternatively, you can make your own, or use face washers, your choice of soap and essential oils.
Cotton buds, tissues and wet wipes aren't flushable. These items don't disintegrate like toilet paper. Don't even think about putting them anywhere near your loo. The same goes for paper towel and dental floss which also don't break down in water.
Tissues have a higher wet strength. Tissues are more effective than toilet paper for catching mucus and preventing the spread of germs. Tissues are more absorbent and have a higher wet strength, meaning they won't fall apart when you blow your nose.
Although paper towels, napkins, and facial tissue appear to be the same material, but they do not disintegrate in water like toilet paper. Any items flushed other than toilet paper can create costly clogs in your home pipes, our community sewer pipes, and our water reclamation facilities.
How can I be sure it is safe to flush Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes? The flushability of Kimberly-Clark® products is tested with plumbers and passes widely accepted flushability guidelines.
To reduce waste, lots of people look for re-usable toilet paper alternatives. The most common is probably cloth (commonly called 'The Family Cloth'). If you'd like to experiment with The Family Cloth, people recommend using a soft material like flannel or cotton (though you could use towels or washcloths).
While using paper towels, “flushable wipes,” and facial tissue during a state of emergency sounds like a good idea, please remember that these products are still garbage and should be treated as such. These items have a high probability of clogging your drain line resulting in a call to a plumber that could be avoided.
Tissue paper and toilet paper look alike but there is a difference in the usage and the material from which they are made. Tissue papers are mainly used to wipe nose and hands while toilet papers are used in the restroom after urination and defecation.
Charmin is clog safe, septic safe, and just as cushiony and soft as ever so you can still enjoy the go. That's why Charmin is Roto-Rooter approved! Our plumbers have tested Charmin in their homes to discover for themselves how flushable and clog-free it really is.
Look no further, with Scott Rapid Dissolving TP it breaks up 4 times faster than the leading TP!
Our Patient Coaches like to put toilet paper in the toilet before emptying to help mitigate the poop-splash & encourage flushing.
Treatment plants effectively remove toilet paper from wastewater, but all other garbage should go in the trash can. These Items belong in the trash can. The only thing you should ever flush down a toilet is human waste (urine and feces) and toilet paper.
And if you're looking for a shower fresh clean (especially after a bowel movement), try adding Cottonelle® Flushable wipes to your bathroom routine. Be sure to pat, never scrub.
Flushable wipes seem like a great idea in theory. However, when it comes to your plumbing system, flushable wipes can do more harm than good. Most homeowners just don't realize how bad flushable wipes are for their plumbing, or know they don't break down like toilet paper.
When it comes to sustainability, using biodegradable flushable wipes is superior to baby wipes. This is especially true if you're using a baby wipe that contains plastic (typically labeled as polypropylene), such as Pampers. Traditional baby wipes contain up to 0.75% plastic. These wipes can take decades to degrade.
Even though some of these products are marketed as “flushable,” there is no such thing as a flushable wipe, a flushable paper towel or a flushable facial tissue. These products should never be flushed under any circumstances. If they don't clog your toilet, they may clog the sewer lateral to your home.
Despite their textural similarity to toilet paper, the fibers in these paper products do not break down the same way and can cause clogs in plumbing and septic systems. Instead, toss used tissues and paper towels in a garbage can with a lid lined with an appropriately-sized garbage bag or plastic grocery bag.
Kleenex® Toilet Paper is hypoallergenic, biodegradable and septic tank safe.